Cars in my neighborhood: 13

Mercury Monterey
Cowper St., Palo Alto

Cars in my neighborhood: 12

Ford Fairlane
El Camino Real, Redwood City

Cars in my neighborhood: 11

1962 AMC Rambler Classic
For Sale $5,000
Brittan Ave., San Carlos

Zinnia garden next to the Rambler

Cars in my neighborhood: 10

Rosewood Ave., San Carlos

I forgot to note what type of car this was. I'll go back to that street this weekend and see if the car is still there.

Cars in my neighborhood: 09

Scout II Rallye

Cedar St., San Carlos

Cars in my neighborhood: 08

Rambler wagon
Rosewood Ave., San Carlos

Cars in my neighborhood: 07

hwy 101, Morgan Hill

Gran Torino Sport
Old County Road, San Carlos

Cars in my neighborhood: 06

'59 Chevy Impala
Nor Cal Collision, Center St., Redwood City

Cars in my neighborhood: 05

Toyota Corona
Howland St., Redwood City

Cars in my neighborhood: 04

Olds Cutlass Supreme
Old County Road, San Carlos

Cars in my neighborhood: 03

Chevy on Old County Road, San Carlos

Cars in my neighborhood: 02

Plymouth Duster on Arroyo, San Carlos

Cars in my neighborhood: 01

Ford Mustang on Arroyo, San Carlos

Cars in my neighborhood

I've been wanting a new project, and I have the idea for a big one that makes me feel so much joy and excitement that I can't wait to get started. However, it involves a road trip and I'm not sure exactly when I will go. I will share it with you once I've begun.

In the meanwhile, I've been noticing cars more than usual. I really like cars, I always have. Ever since I could drive at Autopia at Disneyland, I was hooked. It felt so real, going on those roads with curves and trees all around and speed limit signs, and going under a big overpass (monorail, but still). I remember thinking to myself, 'don't move the steering wheel back and forth too much, adults don't do that'. And I loved watching my dad drive, thinking how cool he looked when he drove with his knee. I couldn't wait to try it myself.

So, I've decided to look around my neighborhood to see what kind of gems I can find, then post them. Some may be obvious in their charm or beauty, others not as much. Maybe I'll just see an orange truck and say, "I like you".

At the end of the project, I will post a photo of every car I've ever owned. Already, I'm noticing that this is going to be fun. I have to really look and go down streets I've never been before. I will try to do a lot of this while walking.

Volvo on Ridge Rd., San Carlos